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“The situation is very serious, we must do everything possible to stop the outbreak,” Health Minister Bent Hoie told reporters.
An outbreak of the new coronavirus strain has been reported in the Nordre Foll municipality, near Oslo, where two cases of COVID-19 were first identified in a nursing home.
Mr. Hoie emphasized that many people were traveling between the Nordre Foll municipality and Oslo, warning that “the spread of the virus in Oslo will make it very difficult to prevent it from spreading across the country.
Experts say the new strain of coronavirus is more contagious.
The strict quarantine is valid from noon on Saturday (1:00 p.m. Lithuania time) until January 31.
During this period, most outlets, as well as sports clubs and swimming pools, are temporarily closed. The exceptions only apply to grocery stores, pharmacies, and gas stations.
The state-run liquor chain Vinmonopolet also announced the cessation of sales at 45 stores in the region, and restaurants and cafes can sell food and drinks only to go.
Until January 31st. Public events other than funerals are also prohibited.
Residents of 10 municipalities are urged to work from home, avoid all unnecessary travel, and limit contact with people from other households.
Secondary schools and universities are returning to distance education during this period, and the form of teaching in kindergartens, primary and basic schools will be decided by the municipalities themselves.
Residents are also encouraged to wear a mask in all public places.
5.3 million There are 60,565 COVID-19 cases and 544 deaths from the disease in Norway, which has a population of.
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